Sun City resident a hero

Jessicah Peters/The Sun Today Larry Sebuck, Mitch Kart, Ronnie Sebuck and Bob Kart have become close friends over the last 10 months. Bob Kart saved Larry Sebuck's life after he went into cardiac arrest while playing golf.

Larry Sebuck’s first recollection after waking up was seeing his grandson. Once stable, he began rehabilitation at the Cypress of Hilton Head.

“It was a long process with the physical therapist,” Larry Sebuck said.

Starting in a wheelchair, Larry regained his mobility over a couple of months.

In July 2012, he had open heart surgery at the Medical University of South Carolina then had a defibrillator/pacemaker installed. In December, he completed the 12-week extensive cardiac rehab program at Coastal Carolina Hospital.

Over the past 10 months, the Sebucks have become close friends with the Karts. Bob and Larry even see the same cardiologist. While they didn’t meet under the best circumstances, they’re thankful for the new friendship.

Before April 2, 2012, Bob Kart had never performed CPR. With previous experience at the community’s fitness center, he was certified through annual CPR classes.

“I was only a small part, the nurses, doctors are the ones who saved his life,” Bob said.

In honor of the role he played in saving Larry Sebuck’s life, the Bluffton Fire Department awarded him Tuesday with a plaque and medal.

“I thank God every day that we are living a normal life now. We missed out on a lot last year and we look forward to going back to a regular routine and being healthy,” Ronnie Sebuck said.

Larry continues to go to the driving range and anticipates the day he turns to the courses.

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